#VU28098 Buffer overflow in SANE Backends - CVE-2020-12865

Vulnerability identifier: #VU28098

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12865

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SANE Backends
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: sane-project.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the epsonds component in SANE backends. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SANE Backends: 1.0.1 - 1.0.29

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External links
http://gitlab.com/sane-project/backends/-/releases/1.0.30

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.